If you're in the market for the all-new Hyundai Custin or the Stargazer X, check out the brand's Hyundai Mobility Experience happening on November 25 to 26, 2023. This is in conjunction with the BGC Passionfest happening that weekend. Co-presented by Hyundai Motor Philippines, BGC Passionfest will play host to the brand's signature café, where you can pick up your favorite beverages with some snacks. Aside from the Hyundai Custin and Stargazer X, also on display that weekend will be the back-to-

Disclosure: GWM Philippines kindly lent me a 2023 Haval Jolion Supreme HEV for eight days. It arrived with loaded RFID cards and a Shell fuel card. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. When I was a kid, I swore by one specific brand of orange juice (which I shall not name, but it’s a brand that’s beloved by many). I simply could not have a meal without this overly sugary beverage that greatly contributed to my, shall we say, “portly” physique in grade school. And it had so many artificial ing

Mitsubishi Motors is pulling out of the Chinese market. The Japanese automaker has already started final talks with its partner company, Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC). Mitsubishi said it is exiting the Chinese market because of sluggish sales, the rising popularity of electric vehicles (EV) and local brands stepping up their game. Other Japanese brands are also struggling against the homegrown competition, which may indicate that they must review their strategies for the Chinese market. Mitsu

Disclosure: The Covenant Car Company, Inc., the official importer and distributor of Chevrolet in the Philippines, kindly lent me a 2024 Chevrolet Trax Redline for seven days. It arrived with a full tank of fuel and loaded RFID cards. AutoFun Philippines paid for a carwash. When we watch a movie, we generally view it on its own. We soak in a new storyline, discover more about the characters, and (perhaps subconsciously) absorb the power of the scoring and cinematography. But things get a bit tri

Chery Automobile, a global automotive brand known in over 80 countries, took the spotlight as the official presidential vehicle partner during the 2023 BRICS Summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to a press statement from Chery Auto Philippines, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max played a crucial role, escorting leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa throughout the summit. This marked Chery's second appearance at a BRICS summit, following its role in 2017. The Chery Ti

Once a novelty in the slushbox segment, continuously variable transmissions (CVT) are getting increasingly popular. This is because of the multiple forward ratios that the transmission presents to the driver, instead of a set number of gears. In the Philippines, this particular tranny saw national attention when it was part of the original equipment for the mid-2000s Honda City subcompact sedan and Honda Jazz subcompact hatchback. The tranny was deemed a good alternative to a market that still p